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WHAT IS A LAND USE BYLAW
AMENDMENT?
The Land Use Bylaw is the "rule book" for
the use and development of land and
buildings within the town. It regulates what
types of use are allowed, how development
is to be done, and when development can
occur for each property. The rules include
general requirements that apply to all
properties and specific rules that are
described in "zones" and assigned to
different properties throughout the town.
A Land Use Bylaw amendment is the
process to change the "zone" assigned to a
property or the text of one or more
regulations. An application to amend the
Land Use Bylaw is required if you wish to
develop a site in a manner that is not
described in or does not match the current
zoning and regulations.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you would like help with the process or
wish to discuss an application please call
403-847-5260, visit the Town's Planning &
Development Department at 5116 50th
Avenue, Lower Level of the Town Office in
Rocky
Mountain
House,
or
email
[email protected].
A copy of the Town's Land Use Bylaw can
be found at
www.rockymtnhouse.com.
Disclaimer
This brochure is intended to assist applicants. It is not
a complete statement of planning regulations and
process requirements. Please refer to the Land Use
Bylaw to confirm all provisions and requirements that
may apply. The Town of Rocky Mountain House
accepts no responsibility for those relying on this
brochure.
APPLYING FOR A LAND USE BYLAW
AMENDMENT?
This
brochure
is
designed
to
help
developers, business owners, and residents
understand the land use bylaw amendment
application process as well to outline what
is needed for an application.
Town of Rocky Mountain House
Planning and Community Development
P: 403-847-5260
F: 403-845-1835
[email protected]
www.rockymtnhouse.com
HOW DO I MAKE AN APPLICATION?
If you are a registered owner of a subject
property, or an agent acting on behalf of a
registered owner of a subject property, you
may apply to amend the Land Use Bylaw as
it affects the subject property.
The application form is available at the
Town Office and on the Town's website.
Requirements for a complete application:
- Application Form
- Application Fee of $700.00, plus
$150 for any additional plan
amendment
- Certificate of Title (less than 180
days from time it was
issued at registry office)
- Letter of intent from certified
owner.
Depending on the nature of the application
and proposed development, additional
information may be required before your
application can be processed. This may
include professionally prepared studies,
such as traffic impact assessment, or more
detailed plans. The requirements are
determined
on
a
case-by-case
basis
specific to the circumstances of the
proposal and the subject site. If additional
studies, plans or information is required
you will be advised of these requirements
by Town planning staff.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO REACH A
DECISION?
1. The application and supporting
materials are first reviewed by Town
planning staff to determine if there is
enough information to proceed.
2. Once the application is deemed
complete by planning staff, meaning
all required information has been
provided, planning staff will prepare a
bylaw and report to go to Town
Council. Note that Planning staff may
want a pre-application meeting to
discuss the proposal.
3. The bylaw and report go to Town
Council for first reading, which is the
first of three votes on the bylaw,
held during a regular council meeting.
4. Following first reading of the bylaw
and proposal, and if approved, Town
staff will arrange for an advertisement
to provide notice of the bylaw, as well
as to provide information on a public
hearing for the bylaw. A circulation to
internal and external agencies is
completed. Circulation for comments
includes Town Departments, external
agencies such as government
departments and school authorities,
and adjacent and area landowners.
The advertisement includes two
placements in the local newspaper.
Anyone who wishes to comment is
welcome to send their comments to
Town planning staff and attend the
public hearing.
5. The public hearing is hosted by Town
Council and gives anyone interested in
the bylaw, the chance to speak
directly to Council. The hearing is
usually held 4-5 weeks following the
date of first reading. As the applicant
you are welcome to attend and speak
to your request and proposal. Town
planning staff presents their analysis,
a summary of the input from the
circulation process and their
recommendation to Town Council at
the start of the public hearing.
6. Town Council considers the
information received through the
public hearing to determine whether
the proposed amendment should be
approved. Council may request
additional information from planning
staff before proceeding, they may
approve the request by giving second
and third reading to the bylaw or
refuse the request the request by
defeating second reading of the bylaw.
Council may also make amendments
to the bylaw before making a final
decision. Council's decision on Land
Use Bylaw amendments is final and is
not subject to appeal.
The process to amend the Land Use Bylaw
can take 6-8 weeks after the date that an
application
is
deemed
complete
for
straightforward applications and proposals.
More complex proposals may take longer.